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In A Strange Land

Author
Anton Chekhov
Series
Chekhov Stories
Language
Russian
Length
12 pages
ISBN
9781787241114
Published
26 January 2017
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Anton Chekhov
  • Chekhov
  • art
  • Psychological
  • philosophical
  • stream of consciousness
  • spiritual
  • artists
  • search for truth
  • meaning of life

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Description

A Frenchman stays on in a Russian landlord’s house after the children no longer need a tutor. His wages buy presence: clean clothes, perfume, meals, and the duty of listening. Chekhov turns a soft berth into a quiet trap — hired leisure that costs the man who takes it.

Author

Chekhov was a Russian writer who is considered to be one of the greatest dramatists of all time. He wrote several famous plays, including The Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters. Chekhov also wrote short stories and essays, and is well-known for his unique style of writing. 17 January] 1860 – 15 July [O.S.

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